... necessity. The Greek belief was that if you did not give a person the proper burial then their soul would wander ceaselessly, never finding peace. Antigone knew that by giving Polyneices a life in the after world she would never have to spend sleepless nights feeling that a decree had kept her dear ... is much more important. Born into the family of Cadmus, Antigone fate was doomed to end in tragedy, and as those who had passed before her she fought each moment for what she believed in-the unity of relatives. When Antigone chose to go against Creon's word she was really just ... obeying...

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... more characteristics that is neither completely virtuous or villanous. Creon's downfall began at the very beginning of Antigone. "Polyneices, I say, is to have no burial. No man is to touch him or say the least prayer for him... This is my command, and you can see the wisdom behind it. As long as I am ... king, no traitor is going to be honored with the loyal man" (Antigone, Scene 1 lines 42-48). Who gave him the right to contradict ... "by some error or frailty" because of his pride and ambition. He is so happy and proud of himself for being king, he doesn't want to show his own peopl...

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... act , she overcomes the support of the people of Thebes with her altruistic actions for the behalf of her family. Creon, in spite of the advice Tayeh 2 of several people, including his own son, feels that regardless of the people's opinion, Antigone must be killed or taken away for her disloyal actions. This is quite visible in a replacement between Creon and his son ... Haemon, who was in love with Antigone and had been promised to marry her: "So this creature is no criminal, eh?" --The whole of ... to bring her destruction. As time goes by, Creon meets with the prophet Tiresias, Creo...

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... Catcher in Rye, Holden Caufield experience events that change them. There are many key literary elements in each story that proves these changes. The drama Antigone by Sophocles has many characters that change through out the story. One character that changed dramatically was Creon, King of Thebes. There are many ... gods would never want to favor polyneices. Also, Creon had a conflict with his own son Haimon. Haimon thought it was wrong for how he was treating Antigone and as a result Haimon had killed himself. Furthermore, Creon had a conflict with the people of Thebes. They though he ...

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... make Polyneices" transition to the gods, therefore justifying her decision to bury her brother based on her religious beliefs. Secondly, Antigone justifies her decision by showing the strength of her convictions on the loyalty to her family. During the confrontation between Antigone and Creon, she declares, " If I may die, it will not be the worst kind of death, but the kind a hero ... that her brother is owed a proper burial, even if it means her death. This is how she uses loyalty to her family, especially to Polyneices, as a justification for her decision. Lastly, Antigone accepts th...

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... mourn. He must be left unwept, unsepulchered, a vulture's prize, sweetly scented from afar. That's what they say our good and noble Creon plans: plans for you and me, yes me; And now he's coming here to publish it and make it plain to those who haven't heard. Anyone who disobeys will ... hung herself. Creon feels strong in what he believes in. When Oedipus died both Eteocles and Polyneices wanted to be king. Creon told them to fight for the right to become king. When they did the two brothers killed themselves. So Creon declared himself king. Since Polyneices fought against the state, he...

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... make Polyneices" transition to the gods, therefore justifying her decision to bury her brother based on her religious beliefs. Secondly, Antigone justifies her decision by showing the strength of her convictions on the loyalty to her family. During the confrontation between Antigone and Creon, she declares, " If I may die, it will not be the worst kind of death, but the kind a hero ... that her brother is owed a proper burial, even if it means her death. This is how she uses loyalty to her family, especially to Polyneices, as a justification for her decision. Lastly, Antigone accepts th...

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... judgement, and evokes pity and suspense from the audience by their actions. In the classic Greek drama, Antigone by Sophocles, Creon meets all the characteristics of the tragic hero. The play begins with Antigone trying to convince her sister Ismene that a proper burial is needed for their brother Polyneices, despite Creons decree that no one is to bury Polyneices. Ismene is committed to ... on the other hand is a renowned character, known as the King of Thebes. He makes an error in judgement for which there is no escape and has a dramatic effect upon the audience. "The only crime is pr...

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... good or completely bad, someone who falls from tremendous good and recognizes their tragic flaw. In these three ways Antigone was the tragic heroine. There are many ways Antigone proves she is a good person, such as when she wants to bury her brother, Polyneices," But Polyneices who ... to your family" (693). And that is why she is neither good nor bad. Pride brought Antigone down throughout the play. For instance when she accepted her punishment for burying Polyneices, "I should have praise and honor for what I have done. All these men would praise me" (710). Here is another way, her ....

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... in front of Haimon's eyes. Once Haimon heard that he left the palace with a warning to Creon. "If she die then her death will cause another". Anxiously to kill Antigone, Creon calls for her and takes her away to be enclosed in a living tomb. Teiresias then appears before Creon's palace and is welcome by Creon. Teiresias wants Creon to bury Polyneices and ... Creon is bewildered, his reason begins to overtake his emotions. And instead of doing what he think is good for his image he ask Choragos for advise on what should be done about Polyneices and Antigone. Choragos believing the words ...

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... against the State? The importance of divine law versus the adherence to the laws of the state is a major theme explored throughout the play, Antigone. Creon (the king of Thebes) denounces Polyneices (Antigone's dead brother) as a traitor, for he battled against his own city in a war. He has left the dead body of Polyneices unburied and out in the open as carrion. The ... act, the Sentry enters again, this time with Antigone. The Sentry tells Creon that Antigone is responsible for giving Polyneices the rites of burial. Creon asks Antigone if this is true. Antigone informs him that, indee...

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... struggle (ending in death). Catharsis is accomplished through the catastrophic consequences of the main character's actions. Throughout the play, the viewer experiences pity and fear for a number of the characters. In the opening scene, a conversation between Antigone and her sister Ismene introduces us to the folly that has befallen their family. They allow us to see that prior to their current circumstance ... heir, goes to war with his brother. During battle the two brothers were slain, "by their hands dealing mutual death" (1.16). Not only must Antigone and Ismene survive their brot...

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... is very strict. Creon orders that Polyneices will not be buried because of his dishonor towards Thebes. Furthermore, if anyone is caught burying him they will be killed for disobeying his order. Polyneices is Antigone's brother. He is being punished because he attacked Thebes and betrayed Creon and the people of Thebes. Creon's harsh punishment on those who disobey the law makes ... not want to go before the gods after she had disobeyed them because of a decree made by a mortal king. The loss of a brother is greater to Antigone then the loss of any other kind. She says, "For had I lost ...

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... is very strict. Creon orders that Polyneices will not be buried because of his dishonor towards Thebes. Furthermore, if anyone is caught burying him they will be killed for disobeying his order. Polonieces is Antigone's brother. He is being punished because he attacked Thebes and betrayed Creon and the people of Thebes. Creon's harsh punishment on those who disobey the law makes ... to go before the gods after she had disobeyed them because of a decree made by a mortal king(458-459). The loss of a brother is greater to Antigone then the loss of any other kind. She says, "For had I lost ...

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... only does she put forth a weak effort to save herself, but in the end, she takes her own life. If Antigone thought that she was in fact correct in burying Polyneices, she would have waited for the gods" assistance, rather than killing herself. Antigone is not the only character to command her own fate. Creon is a perfect example. Creon's first error occurs when ... his son is dead. Along with Creon, his wife, Eurydice, takes full liability for her future. Their son Haemon directly controls his life's outcome as well. Haemon tries to stop Antigone's death from occurring but he does not d...

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... wrongs. This belief contributes to the conflict between morality and politics because Creon does not bear in mind that many others feel condemning Antigone is performing a moral injustice. Creon's family, advisors, and the people want him to forgive Antigone for her actions, but Creon insists that this would undermine his power in the eyes of the people. He wishes to use Polyneices as ... undermined. As their ruler, the people of Thebes trust Creon's judgment, the council of elders stating, "Make any law you want "for the dead, or us who live- (214). They agree that Antigone deserves th...

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... country. This was a heroic deed because he did not have to exile himself, but he chose to follow the gods orders and live up to what he was destined for. Odeipus" daughter, Antigone, is also a character that has lived up to the heroic code standards. She had a difficult childhood; both her father and mother were not in her life because of the ... of the mortal King Creon, and he wanted to kill her for going against his will. I don't think that if the gods had said that Polyneices should not be buried, Antigone would not have disobeyed them. However, Creon was very narrow-minded and he d...

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... of events "moves" from ignorance to recognition. In Sophocles "Antigone" the reader comes across a fearless and determined woman, full of love for her dead brothers, who faces the King of Thebes, Kreon. Even though Kreon has already allowed for Eteocles- Antigone's brother- to be buried with all the honors that a ... brave soldier demands, he is not willing to do the same for her other brother, Polyneices. Throughout this play, Antigone is presented as a woman with tremendous will and determination ... unique if we take into consideration that she stands alone fighting; not even Ismene...

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... his country. Creon, being the next in line to be king, develops hubris traits and increasingly large sense pride and arrogance. Being the new king he decides that Antigone's brother, Eteocles, who died for his country will be buried with full honors. While the other brother, Polyneices, who supposedly betrayed his country will be left out to rot, a great sign of disrespect ... soul will not depart to the afterlife, but wander the earth as a lost soul. After Creon declares that Polyneices will not be buried, Antigone sets out and buries her brother, believing that she will not be punishe...

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Antigone, by Sophocles, is a play that has three major themes. All three of these themes play a very important part in this play. The three major themes are fate, love, and pride. ... , king of Thebes, not knowing it was his father and then took over Thebes. He married Iocaste, queen of Thebes (his mother), and had four children; one was a girl named Antigone. When Oedipus had figured out who he was and what he had done he moved away and cut out his eyes. Iocaste's cousin, Creon, had taken over as king of ... out all about it. Fate then tortured Oedipus and he cut out his eyes. Fate had made...

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... of all the characters presented. Kreon has just started to hold the role as the King for his society and is faced with many both emotional and mind puzzling issues. In the play Antigone fights for an honorable burial for her brother Polyneices, a man who Kreon greatly disliked. Kreon is hesitant to perform the ... play. I do believe Haimon is trying to save Antigone from her doomed fate, but I also believe he is trying to relate to his father the values that he always should have embodied. I also believe that Kreon has a tremendous amount of sympathy for Antigone and her position. He wa...

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Introduction: "How dreadful it is when the right judge judges wrong!" In Antigone by Sophocles, Creon, the King of Thebes, was in his rightful place as judge and leader for the kingdom. However, in this role, Creon proved that he was concerned more with his political ambition and authority ... his irate (p 20) decision. Creon's resolve, reversing his decision to save Antigone and to bury her brother, Polyneices, could not atone (p.41) for his wrongful attitudes and mistakes. Body One Initially in the play, Creon was motivated to have Antigone killed based on vengeance, a disrespect and callou...

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... of scene three the chorus explains how nothing can escape the path love has chosen. The transition the chorus gives between each scene is much need information for a person to understand the story of Antigone. Throughout the entire story there is one person in the chorus who is almost an assistant to the king and comments on the king's every action, and ... gives his speech to the townspeople, he wants Choragos to go enforce his message and give no support to whoever breaks this law. In scene two when the sentry captures Antigone for the crime of burying Polyneices, the first person the...

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... her values and morals by burring her slain brother. The actual rank that I have chosen for these main characters blameworthiness is as follows: Creon, Oedipus, and last but not least Antigone. This was not any easy chose for they are all to blame for their actions as is any one, however Creon, who I chose to be the most ... and let her die a low death, and keep him feeling guilt free. As a result of this action and a few other things that get tossed in their involving Antigone his child, Heamon, kills him self. When he queen hers word of what has happened she runs off and also kills her ...

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... He is also the tragic hero of the play. That is why the play is really about Creon even though the title is Antigone. Creon's impact on the play is much bigger than Antigone's. Creon is in almost all of the scenes. At first it shows what kind of ruler he will be during his council meeting ... the dilemma in the play. He is the one who makes the decree about Polyneices not being buried. In doing this, he angered the gods. Antigone knows she can't leave Polyneices unburied for fear of not being able to see him in the underworld. So she buries him. Creon's arrogance with the decree and his...

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